Planning for your EMR

Form a team that’s committed to project success and that effectively represents your practice — all levels of ability, from the IT savvy to the novice, and all roles within the practice, from receptionist to physician.

Meet regularly — weekly or biweekly — to ensure all team members are kept informed of the project’s status and remain committed to its success.

Appoint a lead to serve as the communication link between your team and that of the vendor.

Centralize decision-making to ensure the project maintains momentum and focus.

Establish clinical objectives and outcomes for the implementation and measure your success in achieving them.

Research your EMR to ensure it and the vendor are qualified to meet expectations and deliver necessary outcomes.